UNSEEN (UK)

unseen's vision
We aim to provide safety, hope and choice to women who have been trafficked for sexual exploitation.

unseen(uk) is committed to curtailing trafficking and delivering excellence of care and compassion to women who have been sexually exploited and abused as a result of trafficking. unseen's aimsunseen(uk) aims to work towards a number of initiatives to assist and help the survivors of human trafficking.

• Raise awareness of human trafficking through media campaigns with other local and national organisations, as well as through producing information leaflets and courses to inform people of human trafficking.

• Gather information to work alongside and assist statutory organisations and other NGOs to build a better understanding of the current scale and nature of trafficking trends.

• Provide relief to assist survivors of trafficking through enabling advice and access to housing provision, financial and legal support and medical treatment.

• Work with others to establish links and partnerships with other agencies working to combat human trafficking.

who we work withAs an NGO, unseen (UK) believes in a multi-agency approach to tackling the problem of Human Trafficking. We realise the importance of working alongside other agencies and organisations.

We currently work with:

Avon and Somerset PoliceAvon and Somerset Sexual Assault Referral Unit (SARC)
/strong>Bristol City Council. Stop the TraffikUKHTC (UK Human Trafficking Centre)
STOP-Supporting trafficked and oppressed peopleUKBA (UK Borders Agency)
UWE (University of the West of England)ATLep (Anti-Trafficking Legal Project)Migrant HelplineOne25 Project YWCA .

unseen(uk) runs several courses tailored specifically to different sectors. If you are from one of these sectors (Faith group, doctor, nurse, hospital or GP surgery worker, councillor, police) and are interested in finding out more about unseen running a course for you please contact us. Courses are run at a time and place convenient to you.

unseen(uk) was founded in 2008 after a visit to Ukraine.

Whilst working in an orphanage in Ukraine the question was asked 'where do the children go once they leave here?'. The response was both shocking and heart-breaking. It was discovered that many children once they reach 16 and are ready to leave the orphanage become involved in crime, gangs, prostitution or will be trafficked.

ukrainian trafficking statistics: 80% of all unemployed people in Ukraine are women.Ukraine is a source, transit and destination country for trafficked persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation.Up to half a million Ukrainian women have been trapped and enslaved and trafficked into the West. 80% of Ukrainian women who go abroad for a better chance of work have no idea they will be forced into the sex industry.To date, Ukraine has been one of the largest exporters of women to the international sex industry.

As more extensive research began we realised this was not a problem unique to Ukraine but that world over countries were sending and receiving trafficked people. Across the world, even in the UK and in our home city women were and still are being bought, sold and traded to be exploited for sexual services.

We were compelled to act and unseen(UK) was formed.

If you would like to know more about Trafficking and how you can help to campaign, click on the link below

http://www.unseenuk.org/about_trafficking.php


BEYOND THE STREETS

Beyond the Streets is a UK charity working to end sexual exploitation. Prioritising the involvement of those exploited by the sex industry we seek to move....

Beyond Prostitution

We believe in life beyond prostitution and understand that change becomes sustainable when a person is empowered rather than simply treated as a passive victim.

Beyond the Limits

We believe that people exploited by prostitution and sex trafficking deserve access to genuine and attainable alternatives. Campaigning alone is not enough; alternatives have to be provided.

Beyond the Label

We believe that it is vital to look beyond the terms ‘prostitute’ and ‘sex worker’ and treat with respect and dignity the person behind the label.

Here are some helpful links for you to find out how you can help.

http://www.beyondthestreets.org.uk/index.php/beyond_prostitution

http://www.beyondthestreets.org.uk/index.php/beyond_limits

http://www.beyondthestreets.org.uk/index.php/beyond_label